Announcing #WDE16 – 2016 Women Driving Excellence on Feb. 16, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Full Speed Ahead: Women Driving Excellence Returns February 16th at the Chicago Auto Show January 18, 2016 (Chicago) – On February 16th, (10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at McCormick Place: 2301 S. Lakeshore Drive) Women Driving Excellence (#WDE16) will return to the Chicago Auto Show for the fourth year in celebration of women who help start, accelerate,Read More …

Lisa Madigan [Bio] – Women Driving Excellence 2016 Honoree

Lisa Madigan’s public service record is one of many “firsts.” The first woman elected to serve as Attorney General of Illinois, Madigan is now the senior most female Attorney General in the country. She is also the first Illinois Attorney General to argue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court in nearly three decades. Since taking office in 2003, AttorneyRead More …

Dee Alexander [Bio] – Women Driving Excellence 2016 Honoree

Dee Alexander is one of Chicago’s most gifted and respected female vocalist/songwriters. Her talents span every music genre, from Gospel to R&B, from Blues to Neo­Soul. Yet her true heart and soul are experienced in their purest form through her performance of Jazz music. From a soft, sultry traditional ballad, to a contemporary Jazz­Funk groove; from a high flying swing, to a scat­filledRead More …

Marilynn Kelly Gardner [Bio] – Women Driving Excellence 2016 Honoree

A visionary, strategist and passionate advocate of our city – that’s how Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Governor Bruce Rauner and many others describe Marilynn Gardner. As President and CEO of Navy Pier, Inc., one of Chicago’s most visible non-profits and the Midwest’s leading leisure destination, Gardner has built a strong reputation as one of Chicago’s most respected female leaders. Since being appointed toRead More …

Kathleen Henson [Bio] – Women Driving Excellence 2016 Honoree

For more than two decades, Kathleen Henson has enjoyed a diverse career in public relations and communications, working with some of the country’s most recognizable companies and brands. With unequaled energy, charisma and drive, Kathleen expertly and instinctually connects people, events and ideas to create big media moments that generate impactful, lasting buzz. Owner of her own PR firm with headquarters overlooking the iconic Chicago River, Kathleen is constantlyRead More …

Dominique Jordan Turner [Bio] – Women Driving Excellence 2016 Honoree

Dominique Jordan Turner is currently the President and CEO of Chicago Scholars, an organization whose mission is to uniquely select, train, and mentor academically ambitious students from under-resourced communities to complete college and become the next generation of leaders who will transform their neighborhoods and Chicago. Dominique is passionate about creating equal education opportunities for underserved youth.  She believes that education is not a meritRead More …

#WDE15 – 3rd Annual Women Driving Excellence [Video & Photos]

The 3rd Annual Women Driving Excellence at the Chicago Auto Show was a full day event held on February 17, 2015 title sponsored by Nissan. This year’s #WDE15 honored six trailblazing women who start, accelerate, fuel and steer others to excellence: Anita Alvarez, State’s Attorney, Cook County; Debi Lilly, Chief Eventeur, A Perfect Event; Dorri McWhorter, CEO, YWCA Chicago; Janet Davies, Host, ABC-7; Lucy Moy-Bartosik, Commander, Chicago Police Department and Dr. SuzetRead More …

WCIU & ABC at #WDE15 [Videos]

We were excited that Aly Bockler of You & Me – In The Morning came by right before the #WDE15 started and we went live on air to feature the day’s festivities. and ABC7 news also came by and featured Women Driving Excellence on their Women’s Day coverage at the Chicago Auto Show Also, check out ABC7 compiled some picturesRead More …